Top marathons in Switzerland in 2019

Running seems to be the sport that anyone can do. So more and more people take a challenge to overcome 42 km marathon distance. Massive interest to running in various countries turns now it into a lifestyle. So, a lot of people take part in marathons to see new places and make new friends.

Switzerland is one of the most beautiful countries to run a marathon. Its mountainous landscapes are a perfect challenge to take. There are some numbers. In 2018, 3847 people ran the Jungfrau Marathon, 1356 athletes took part in Lausanne Marathon and 1057 people participated In SwissCity Marathon.

For 2019, there are thousands of marathons scheduled. Switzerland will host 141 marathons including 29 ultramarathons, 10 marathons and 27 half-marathons. The canton of Vaud will hold the biggest number of running events (26). Bern (24), Valais (20), Zurich (13) and Geneva (10) are among other leaders.